Rama, Lakshma and Gaya
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Rama, Lakshma and Gaya is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows three figures in bright, flat colors. On the left, a blue-skinned man with a yellow bow and arrow stands ready. Next to him, a yellow-clad figure holds his arm. On the right, a red-robed woman stands with a sword in one hand and a shield in the other. Their outlines are bold and simple, with no shading. The figures’ costumes look like traditional Indian clothing, with patterns and jewelry. The woman’s red skirt has white stripes, and the blue man’s skin is painted solid with no shadows. The scene feels dramatic but calm, like a moment frozen in time. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more paintings like this.
A watercolour and tin alloy painting on paper from 1890 depicts a scene from the Ramayana, showing Rama and Lakshmana killing Gaya. Produced during the late 19th century, the work reflects the Kalighat style, characterized by bold colors, simplified forms, and quick brushwork. The painting emerged from a tradition of artists in Calcutta who blended local mythology and cultural themes amid the colonial context.
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